The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board is encouraging the public to participate in this month’s board meeting on Thursday, July 9. As part of the District’s efforts to increase public engagement, the public can submit written public comment ahead of the meeting online, in addition to providing spoken public comment during the meeting.

Participants can register to watch the meeting using Zoom by clicking here. To review the agenda and meeting materials, go to SFWMD.gov/Meetings.

To submit written comments click here. Written comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 8. Written public comments are then shared with the board for review prior to the meeting.

There will be several opportunities to provide spoken public comment during the meeting using Zoom. Participants may use the "raise hand" feature in Zoom and will be called on during the public comment portion(s) of the meeting.

For a full list of all upcoming public meetings, refer to our Meeting Calendar. 

You might be new to using Zoom, the online meeting tool used by SFWMD to conduct its online meetings. You can learn more about attending a Zoom meeting and even run a test on your computer, tablet or smart phone.

The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern part of the state. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Our mission is to safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders.